Jacob resident Roger Twenhafel has donated his time and skills to Operation BBQ Relief, a volunteer group helping those affected by natural disasters. Roger joins The Morning Newswatch to talk about his experiences helping victims of the Gulf Coast Hurricanes.

Executive Director & General Counsel of the New Civil Liberties Alliance Mark Chenoweth joins The Morning Newswatch.

Tom Miller speaks with Patrick Buchen, Director for the Illinois State Fair in Springfield, and the DuQuoin State Fair, as well as Norm Hill, Assistant Manager of the DuQuoin State Fair, about the festivities beginning on Friday (08/28).